Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: President Biden is moving to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, which would officially recognize its medical benefits and allow for more federal research. The DEA has opened a 60-day public comment period on this proposal, inviting Americans to weigh in. At the same time, Congress has passed the $105 billion FAA Reauthorization Act, aimed at making flying safer and more accessible for people with disabilities, including better provisions for wheelchair users and improved emergency procedures. In other news, a recent review shows Latine students are more segregated in schools now than they’ve been since 1968, often ending up in under-resourced schools. In Trump’s criminal trial, Michael Cohen's credibility was put under intense scrutiny during cross-examination, with the trial expected to conclude soon. Lastly, Vice President Harris has agreed to participate in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS News. The debate will take place after the Republican National Convention, where she'll learn who her opponent will be.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: Justice Department takes 'major step' toward rescheduling marijuana
• NPR: Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House 
• Axios: Latino students are the most segregated they've been since 1968
• AP News: Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
• Axios: Biden-Harris campaign accepts VP debate invite from CBS

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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